Pandemiquette Archives - Lisa Mirza Grotts: An Etiquette Expert

USA Today – May 2021

You’re finally ready to host that party. Should you ask guests about their vaccine status?

Covid-19 and Kids’ Digital Eye Strain | Golden Rules Gal

Lisa Grotts
Digital Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal, Pandemiquette
May 11, 2021

The eyes have had it! When it comes to looking at a computer screen for five-plus hours a day, the eyes will take a toll. Here’s how to help preserve your child’s vision even with screen time being a large part of the day. If not, glasses may be required. Keep a Safe Distance. Remote…

KTVU Fox 2 – May 2021

COVID Vaccine Etiquette

SFGATE – May 2021

Should I wear my mask outdoor dining? The new, post-vaccine etiquette for eating in restaurants

5 Practical Ways to Stay Afloat in a Post-Covid World | Golden Rules Gal

Lisa Grotts
Golden Rules Gal, Money Etiquette, Pandemiquette
May 4, 2021

Where do we first learn about money? At home. I recall going with my mother to a Crocker Bank in Sacramento (later acquired by Wells Fargo) to open my first savings account. The teller was tall and thin with Aqua Net hair. She looked at me with very intent eyes then said I had a…

How Air Travel Has Changed Since Covid-19 | Golden Rules Gal

In sickness and in health, we all take to the airways, but with Covid-19, the rules above the clouds have changed. The year the earth stood still, a face mask became the new wardrobe staple, and soon we may need ‘proof of’ vaccination stamps in our passport. Here Are 10 Ways Travel Has Changed Since…

AARP – April 2021

COVID Vaccine Etiquette: Questions and Answers

10 Tips for Safe Dining Indoors | Golden Rules Gal

Lisa Grotts
Food & Dining, Golden Rules Gal, Pandemiquette
Apr 20, 2021

Does anybody miss dining out? I don’t mean outside; I mean sitting inside a restaurant. San Francisco has entered the orange tier, which means 50% of restaurant capacity is allowed to dine indoors. Eating out is still a privilege, and if you’re comfortable and have had your vaccinations, it’s clear that space still matters. Here…

Digital Communication Tips During Covid-19 | Golden Rules Gal

Lisa Grotts
Communication & Technology, Digital Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal, Pandemiquette
Apr 13, 2021

When I think back to all the years that I pleaded with more than one former boss to let me work at home, the answer was always no. Now that we’re home seven days a week, how I wish I could go back to the office if only for one day! In one year, we…

5 Ways to Jump The Covid Vaccine Line | Golden Rules Gal

You’re a Caregiver. If you fall into this category, you’re eligible. Slow Rollout. Distribution differs from county to county, state to state, and in a phased approach. If the government can’t get its act together, it’s not your fault. If you find a loophole, why not take it? Underlying Health Conditions. The list is long,…